Side Effect Treatments

So far, there doesn't seem to be any cream that effectively prevents developing a skin reaction. Link: http://1.usa.gov/nRZ87x So while sometimes women like to start something when radiation begins, I don't know that it makes a difference for the skin, but may make treatment easier to get thought emotionally.

Usually, I'll start with aloe or use Regenecare which has some numbing medicine in it. However, if it starts to peel then aloe's often too drying something moisturizing like Aquaphor is more useful. More serious desquamation/burns sometimes are best treated with Mepilex or other wound care products.

As for symptom relief of burning sensations, it will vary but may range from NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory drugs) to mild narcotics or less commonly something like Neurontin/gabapentin. But it does differ so depends on each person's specific history, symptoms and clinical exam findings.

So far, there doesn't seem to be any cream that effectively prevents developing a skin reaction. Link: http://1.usa.gov/nRZ87x So while sometimes women like to start something when radiation begins, I don't know that it makes a difference for the skin, but may make treatment easier to get thought emotionally.

Usually, I'll start with aloe or use Regenecare which has some numbing medicine in it. However, if it starts to peel then aloe's often too drying something moisturizing like Aquaphor is more useful. More serious desquamation/burns sometimes are best treated with Mepilex or other wound care products.

As for symptom relief of burning sensations, it will vary but may range from NSAIDs (anti-inflammatory drugs) to mild narcotics or less commonly something like Neurontin/gabapentin. But it does differ so depends on each person's specific history, symptoms and clinical exam findings.